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StringerBell
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 Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2012 2:48 pm Post subject: Would this be acceptable...? |
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I have just been offered my first ESL job in China that comes with a TEFL course beforehand, and I have a good friend who is also wanting to do the same thing.
Given that he and I are both equally qualified (we are both native English speakers, both have a BA Degree etc.) then he would be as qualified as I am for this role and the TEFL provided. What I am wondering is whether there is any potential downside to emailing the school that offered me the job and asking if he too could be a candidate.
I obviously don't want to come across as a sort of 'needy' person who can't cope without their existing friends; I've already spent some time travelling alone, but I know he'd be good at this job and he is as keen as I. If I emailed the school, is there any possibility this would be heavily frowned upon and might cost me my place (no contract signed yet) or is it worth a shot anyway? They are on a large recruitment drive at the moment, so perhaps they would consider him?
I would like any sort of feedback on this, has anyone else been in a similar position?
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Guerciotti
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| Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2012 3:01 pm Post subject: |
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| It's possible that may create a negative impression but I think it's much more likely that they will be happy to have another person taking the class. I have never been in this position, just my opinion. |
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eihpos
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| Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2012 3:03 pm Post subject: |
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| Don't see any harm - they will probably be delighted! You are doing them a favour! |
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danasoverseasemail
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| Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 12:27 am Post subject: Re: Would this be acceptable...? |
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| StringerBell wrote: |
I have just been offered my first ESL job in China that comes with a TEFL course beforehand, and I have a good friend who is also wanting to do the same thing.
Given that he and I are both equally qualified (we are both native English speakers, both have a BA Degree etc.) then he would be as qualified as I am for this role and the TEFL provided. What I am wondering is whether there is any potential downside to emailing the school that offered me the job and asking if he too could be a candidate.
I obviously don't want to come across as a sort of 'needy' person who can't cope without their existing friends; I've already spent some time travelling alone, but I know he'd be good at this job and he is as keen as I. If I emailed the school, is there any possibility this would be heavily frowned upon and might cost me my place (no contract signed yet) or is it worth a shot anyway? They are on a large recruitment drive at the moment, so perhaps they would consider him?
I would like any sort of feedback on this, has anyone else been in a similar position?
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Your friend is incapable of doing this himself? He won't survive in China if he can't do this task on his own. It's a bad sign. |
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Miles Smiles
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OP:
I've seen it happen. One guy secured a position, then he asked the FAO if there was another opening because his friend intends to teach in China too. Don't assume that the FAO will assume anything. As someone else stated, you'll do the FAO a favor.
If you're asked for a "lifestyle" photo, just make sure that neither of you appears in the other's photo.
My last school's FAO asked me if I knew anyone who would be interested in teaching at my school. I couldn't think of anyone whom I hated that much. |
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The Great Wall of Whiner
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| Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 1:38 am Post subject: Re: Would this be acceptable...? |
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| StringerBell wrote: |
| They are on a large recruitment drive at the moment, so perhaps they would consider him? |
If not now, they soon will. Early indications that I have seen suggest that this new additional tax (retroactive to boot) is making a lot of people re-consider whether or not to even come to China or look elsewhere for employment.
Expect demand for foreign teachers to go up accordingly, so yea... no harm in going for it. |
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StringerBell
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Thanks for the replies everyone! I will ask them, suppose there is no harm.  |
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Zero
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| This "friend," would you be sharing accommodations? Just a word to the wise, Chinese employers are not the world's most open-minded on some matters. |
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StringerBell
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| Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 9:17 pm Post subject: |
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| Zero wrote: |
| This "friend," would you be sharing accommodations? Just a word to the wise, Chinese employers are not the world's most open-minded on some matters. |
Most likely - we were flatmates for several years at uni but we're both straight. I can't see it being a problem, especially as we'd be getting a 2-bedroom apartment of course. |
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Ariadne
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Don't offer to share if the school offers single accommodations. Why save the school any money, get your own place. Sure, if the school only offers shared accommodations it would be more comfortable to share with someone you already know.
I agree about having your friend make his own inquiries.
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Miles Smiles
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| Zero wrote: |
| This "friend," would you be sharing accommodations? Just a word to the wise, Chinese employers are not the world's most open-minded on some matters. |
If the OP and his friend are accepted to the same public school, it is highly unlikely that they will be asked to share accommodations. |
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